How to Get Your Short or Feature Film Into Film Festivals

FREE WORKSHOP, How to Get Your Short or Feature Film Into Film Festivals – Sunscreen Film Festival in partnership with the University of Tampa.

🎥 Turn Your Film Festival Dreams Into Reality! 🎞️

Are you an aspiring filmmaker with a short or feature film ready to share with the world? Navigating the film festival circuit can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategy, your project could be the next big hit at Sundance, Tribeca, or your local indie showcase!

Join us for this comprehensive workshop designed to demystify the film festival submission process and give you the tools you need to stand out.

What You’ll Learn:

• Choosing the Right Festivals: How to research and identify the best festivals for your film.
• Crafting Your Submission Package: Essential elements like cover letters, press kits, and trailers that grab attention.
• Understanding Programming Decisions: Insider tips on what festival programmers look for in submissions.
• Building Relationships: Networking and fostering connections with festival organizers, programmers, and other filmmakers.
• Maximizing Exposure: Strategies to market your film before, during, and after the festival.

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is perfect for:

• Independent filmmakers (short and feature-length projects).
• Producers and writers looking to understand the festival landscape.
• Film students or emerging creatives planning their first festival run.

WHEN: March 11, 2024, 6:30PM

WHERE: 214 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

Charlene A Gordon Theater located at the Ferman Center of the Arts, University of Tampa.

PARKING: Rick Thomas Parking Garage, 810 Frederic H. Spaulding Dr, Tampa, FL 33606